Pantomimes and Christmas shows in Oxfordshire this season
It’s panto season. Oh no, it’s not. Oh yes, it is.
A great pantomime – that very British tradition at Christmas – is full of larger than life characters and plenty of laughs – a villain that everyone hates, a comical dame and young love.
From Oxford to Banbury, Henley to Chipping Norton , here’s our pick of the unmissable Pantomimes in Oxfordshire in 2025, plus a selection of non-panto family-friendly Christmas shows in theatres across Oxfordshire.
We’ve also included the note-worthy non-Christmas-themed shows taking place in Oxford and across Oxfordshire during this festive season and pantomimes worth travelling beyond Oxfordshire for.
So what are you waiting for. It’s time to get booking!
A Fairytale for Christmas
Take your family and friends along to share in the joy of A Fairytale for Christmas with the greatest sing-along songs of all time including ‘The Galway Girl’, ‘The Irish Rover’, ‘Dirty Old Town’ and ‘The Black Velvet Band.’ An Irish Christmas night out you won’t forget.
Dick Whittington
Join Dick Whittington and his trusty feline companion as they set off to the city in search of fortune. Will they find the streets paved with gold and panto glitter or will the absolute booable villain King Rat put a dreary dampener on things? Find out in this fantastic pantomime adventure
The Palace of Oz
Visit Blenheim Palace for an adventure through the State rooms at The Palace of Oz, the road of yellow brick sprinkled with Christmas magic, a magical tale of wizardry, witches, sparkling shoes and the power of friendship.
A Fairytale for Christmas
Bring your family and friends along to share in the joy of A Fairytale for Christmas, featuring songs of all time, including The Galway Girl, The Irish Rover, Dirty Old Town, and The Black Velvet Band’ – an Irish Christmas night out you won’t forget.
Beauty and the Beast
Step into a world of magic, laughter, and heartwarming storytelling in Beauty and the Beast pantomime. Follow Marie, her loyal friend Phillippe Fillope, and the hilarious Dame Fifi Fromage as they journey through spooky chateaus, encounter mysterious beasts, and face a wicked enchantress.
MAMMA MIA!
The smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA is back at New Theatre Oxford. Enjoy the ultimate feel-good factor at the world’s sunniest and most exhilarating smash-hit musical in Oxford. Set on a Greek island paradise, a story of love, friendship and identity is cleverly told through the timeless songs of ABBA.
A Christmas Carol
Ballet Theatre UK presents A Christmas Carol, a spellbinding festive ballet set in Dickensian London. Follow miserly Ebenezer Scrooge as ghostly visitors lead him on a journey of redemption and discovery in this magical tale of transformation and the true spirit of Christmas.
Jack and the Beanstalk
Jack and the Beanstalk is the Pantomime you’ve ‘bean’ waiting for. Expect a jovial Jack, a punch-packing princess, a feisty fairy, a silly sibling, a witty widow, a slippery servant, a kind-hearted king… and a cow with some beef. Oh… and a very large magical plant, of course!
Six the Musical
From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, the six wives of Henry VIII take to the mic to tell their tales, remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into an 80-minute celebration of 21st-century girl power. These Queens may have green sleeves, but their lipstick is rebellious red. Think you know the rhyme, think again… Divorced. Beheaded. LIVE!
A Christmas Carol
Dickens Theatre Company presents A Christmas Carol as part of their Revision on Tour programme, staging exciting theatre adaptations of classic texts for both students and lovers of literature alike.
Peter Pan
Peter Pan is a brand-new pantomime adventure sees the infamous Captain Hook on a mission for revenge. Backed by his all-singing, all-dancing pirate crew, the heartless and hated hot-head of Henley has concocted a dastardly plan to steal Fairyland’s happy thoughts. Featuring dazzling costumes, spectacular choreography, special effects, a hilarious script, bags of audience interaction, sweets, and who knows, maybe even the odd water gun or two!
Dear Santa
Dear Santa tells the story of Santa’s mission to deliver the perfect Christmas present to Sarah. But things don’t go as planned, and Santa doesn’t get it right at first! With the help of his playful Elf, he finally finds the ‘perfect’ gift—just in time for Christmas Eve. This is a holiday experience that families will cherish and remember.
Miss Saigon
Michael Harrison in association with Cameron Mackintosh presents a new production of Miss Saigon as Boublil and Schönberg’s legendary musical is reborn. The soaring score features original hit songs including; The Heat is On in Saigon, The Movie in My Mind, Last Night of the World, and The American Dream.
Little Red Riding Hood
Little Red Riding Hood is a a brand new, laugh-out-loud pantomime adventure full of magic, music and mayhem. Special performances include an 18+ After Dark Panto for grown-up giggles, and a Relaxed Performance designed to provide a welcoming, inclusive experience. Expect fairy magic, sweet treats, royal banquets, and plenty of surprises along the way.
Christmas Carol Goes Wrong
The Cornley Amateur Drama Society are back with tidings of chaos and joy, ready to tackle Charles Dickens’ classic, A Christmas Carol. Don’t miss this new production of Christmas Carol Goes Wrong from Mischief, the multi award-winning company behind The Play That Goes Wrong, Peter Pan Goes Wrong and The Comedy About a Bank Robbery.
Looking for more Christmas inspiration? Take a look at our comprehensive guide to Christmas in Oxford and across Oxfordshire.
14. Cinderella Panto at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre
Cinderella Panto at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre
This most popular of fairy tales is heading to town with dashing Dandini, CBBC’s Mark Rhodes (from Sam and Mark’s Big Friday Wind Up) playing loyal servant to the handsome prince, alongside stunning Cinderella AKA Gemma Naylor (Nick Jnr) and of course, panto favourites BBC 3 Counties’ Breakfast Show presenter Andy Collins and Britain’s Got Talent’s La Voix (or flamboyant Fairy Godmother to you!).
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